Help with ruler slipping
07-04-2011, 08:58 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by virtualbernie
I use True Grips made by the Grace Company. I have used the sand paper dots and they work fine but the True Grips are better! They come on a card with pre cut circles and I even cut up the leftover pieces and use them too! They are a little more expensive than the sandpaper but I think they are worth it.
07-04-2011, 09:48 PM
#12
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I put Invisigrip on all my rulers. Really helps.
Also, make sure that your table is perfectly level. One of my tables
has a nice bow and it took me a while to figure out why my strips
were crooked even though I was very careful while cutting.
Also, make sure that your table is perfectly level. One of my tables
has a nice bow and it took me a while to figure out why my strips
were crooked even though I was very careful while cutting.
07-04-2011, 10:46 PM
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I cut small pieces of fine sandpaper and use regular glue to hold the sand paper on the backs.
I've read the topic on the rubber cement glue, but have not tried it yet.
The sandpaper works for me.
I've read the topic on the rubber cement glue, but have not tried it yet.
The sandpaper works for me.
07-05-2011, 04:29 AM
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I make sure I have direct downward poressure on my ruler when I cut. I can only do it while standing with my left hand pressing down on the ruler, with my right hand rotary cutting on the right edge of the ruler. I try to not do all my rotary cutting at once so my arm and wrist don't get sore.
07-05-2011, 04:36 AM
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Yes, I was wondering if skowron5 is holding the ruler from directly above. I sometimes have problems if I don't put pressure downward as I am short and can't reach all the way across to hold the ruler. Also, since the strip was 1/4 inch off perhaps the ruler has an 'add a quarter' edge. One of mine has the extra 1/2 inch along one side (it's the 9 1/2 inch square ruler) and just yesterday I cut something an extra half inch wide. Duh! did I feel dumb just not checking before I started zipping away with my cutter. The rubber cement idea was interesting, I'll probably try it sometime. Thanks.
Originally Posted by Tartan
I make sure I have direct downward poressure on my ruler when I cut. I can only do it while standing with my left hand pressing down on the ruler, with my right hand rotary cutting on the right edge of the ruler. I try to not do all my rotary cutting at once so my arm and wrist don't get sore.
07-05-2011, 05:35 AM
#20
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I do have carpel tunnel and I am thinking my wrists are what are the problem. I think using something to stop the slipping of the ruler will help.
My husband is going to cut some squares today and see if he can get them straight. He does woodworking and said the postion you stand and hold the equipment can make a big difference.
Thanks for all your tips. I don't know what I did without this website.
My husband is going to cut some squares today and see if he can get them straight. He does woodworking and said the postion you stand and hold the equipment can make a big difference.
Thanks for all your tips. I don't know what I did without this website.
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